A Washington State student said the unloaded gun was for self-defense after being apprehended.

Last updated: June 1, 2022 5:05 pm

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June 1, 2022

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The Clark County Sheriff’s Office reports that the kid had a semi-automatic weapon that had a magazine that was fully loaded but had an empty chamber.

Authorities in the state of Washington stated today that a teenager in high school was taken into custody for carrying a loaded gun to class.

According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, members of the staff at Skyview High School discovered the firearm concealed within the student’s jacket while the student was present at the school.

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The anonymous teen allegedly explained to school administrators that he brought the gun to school for “self-defense” after receiving a threat. This information comes from the sheriff’s office.

According to the authorities, a male student attending Skyview High School in Clark County, Washington, was taken into custody on Tuesday after he carried a loaded revolver to school. (Sheriff’s Office of Clark County) (Clark County)

The weapon was described by the authorities as a semi-automatic handgun with a magazine that was completely loaded with rounds but had an empty firing pin.